Selling a business is possibly the single most important decision that a business owner will need to take. With substantial personal and financial consequences, the journey towards the exit should be meticulously planned and all legal implications considered. more»

Creating a brand, particularly coming up with a memorable name for a business, is something most new business owners can’t wait to get involved with. But it can be an enormous task, with endless possibilities to consider. more»

Following the end of our series covering everything a small business owner needs to know about intellectual property rights, Business Advice expert David Walker provides responses to questions from readers. more»

In the last article we looked at some of the most common forms of intellectual property a business may own. In this article we’re going to look at what makes these intellectual property rights so valuable. more»

Lenka Gourdie received a grant to help with her first business. She spoke to Business Advice about how the admin-filled process deterred her from future applications and what advice she'd give to other small businesses looking into grant funding. more»

Insolvency practitioner John Harlow discusses the late payment plight of small businesses and why debt management is important in setting your stall out from the off – so customers recognise and respect your adherence to credit terms. more»

With a franchise usually involving the granting by the franchisor to the franchisee the rights to use a brand and proven business format and systems, here is more detail on getting the IP and financials right. more»